The Cowboys cut the deficit with a beautifully-thrown ball.

As the 49ers forged an early lead here at AT&T Stadium, Parsons was forced out of the game by a nasty head-on collision. Nobody's fault. Not "bullying.''

Despite the surge of national experts making the "cute'' prediction in favor of the Niners, Dallas is the smart pick.

The Cowboys play the 49ers in the postseason for the eighth time in history, but the first time since the 1994 season

“Nothing to be alarmed about,” Gregory says. “I’ve had a good week of practice, flying around. I expect the same on Sunday.”

"It’ll be interesting to see if Dallas gets aggressive in trying to find a way to keep Quinn around.'' But ... how?

“I need you to keep being exactly how you are,” McCarthy tells Prescott.

Cowboys Viagra? Quips coach Mike McCarthy, “I think it shows the mentality of playoff football. Whatever it takes, you gotta get up as high you can.”

"I just don’t want to see a lot of the other fans,” McCarthy says. "Our crowd has been great, just the energy. I know that’ll be there.''

Are the Cowboys prepared to do what is necessary ... even if that means overcoming the refs?

"I don't know why people label the word 'pressure' as such a bad thing," Prescott says.

Facing the 49ers, will the Cowboys opportunistic defense and balanced offense unite for a postseason push?

Could Deshaun Watson see the Cowboys twice next season?

“I’m smart enough to know that while I’m honored and feel very fortunate to be recognized in those conversations, you only get those when you’re around really good people.'' - Kellen Moore

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Says Parsons: “Obviously, the key is to stop the run, and then let the monsters eat.''